Staying Involved

If any of you graduating seniors are like me, you’re sad about leaving behind this amazing organization as you move on to the next chapter of your life. While it will be hard to say goodbye to my student membership, I am excited to continue down my path of leadership and put all of the amazing skills that FCCLA has given me into good use. Little tidbits of knowledge such as showing up early to an interview, how to dress professionally, and the mechanics of a proper handshake are just a few of the many things I can thank FCCLA for teaching me. I know the experiences I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the skills I have developed through this organization will follow me into my future endeavors. I am so thankful to have been impacted by FCCLA and want to continue to stay involved with it, even after graduation. If you are still in the same boat with me, don’t worry – there are plenty of opportunities to stay active!

1)      Join Alumni & Associates! Check out http://fcclaalumni.org/ for more information on how to register and become connected to loads of fellow alumni. There are lots of new things with A&A, including an official council, new marketing/membership campaign (Beyond the Red) and more – all for your enjoyment! PS – if you’re a graduating senior, you can use the following discount code when registering for Alumni and Associates – “SNRS-1”

2)      Help out your chapter! Come back and participate in fundraisers, help prepare STAR participants or serve as an interviewer for chapter elections!

3)      Stay active on the state level! Successful conferences greatly depend on the hard work of volunteers. Talk to your state staff about judging STAR events, running the FCCLA store, or helping fill registration packets

4)      Keep up to date with the national organization. Judging STAR events at NLC, presenting workshops at Cluster and NLC, donating money to scholarship funds, and applying to be a part of the Leadership Training Team are just a few of the many ways you can continue to give back to FCCLA!

Again, the above examples are just a couple of ways you can get involved. Talk to your advisers, state staff and check out the national website for more information. Don’t forget to spread the word about these awesome opportunities and help more people stay connected to the Ultimate Leadership Experience!

                                                             -Linsey Armstrong, National Vice-President of Public Relations